Goski Alabi
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Abstract
The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies is profoundly transforming higher education, necessitating a re-evaluation of traditional teaching and learning paradigms. This keynote explores how AI can be harnessed to foster inclusive, equitable, and quality education, particularly in online learning environments. Drawing from a systematic review and meta-analysis of existing literature, the discussion will highlight the effectiveness of AI-powered teaching methodologies in enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes. In particular, it will explore how to re-exam teaching approaches and new forms of assessment. Additionally, the impact of AI-driven assessment tools on the accuracy, reliability, and fairness of evaluating student performance will be examined. The integration of AI in higher education presents opportunities for personalized learning, automated assessments, and data-driven decision-making. However, it also poses challenges related to ethical considerations, augmented intelligence, data privacy, and the digital divide. This presentation aims to provide insights into balancing these opportunities and challenges to effectively incorporate AI into higher education ecosystems, ultimately contributing to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education.
Biography
Prof. Mrs. Goski Alabi is a distinguished Professor of Quality Management, strategic leadership consultant, and higher education governance expert. With over 20 years of experience, she has shaped educational policy, quality assurance, leadership development, and governance across Africa and beyond.
She is the Founding Vice-Chancellor of Accra Metropolitan University (formerly Laweh Open University College), Ghana’s first accredited open university, which has expanded access to flexible and quality higher education. She is also the Chairperson of the African Network for Internationalization of Education (ANIE) (2019–Present) and Immediate Past President of the African Council for Distance Education (ACDE) (2021–2024).
Key Leadership & Governance Roles
• Higher Education Leadership: Led major reforms in Africa’s education sector, including advisory roles for the Association of African Universities (AAU) and African Union Commission (AUC).
• National Education Reform: Member of the 8-Member National Committee for The National Education Forum February 2025
• International Representation: Served as Ghana’s delegate to the World Health Assembly (WHA) four times and represented Africa on ISO’s International
•Technical Committee on Consumer Policy (COPOLCO).
Board & Committee Memberships: Held leadership roles in continental and global education bodies, including the World Bank’s African Centre of Excellence for STEM Education (LASU-ACEITSE) and the Continental Education Strategy for Africa (ODeL Sub-Cluster).
•She is also a Certified Member of the Europe – Africa- Caribbean Liaison Committee (COLEACP) Inter Professional Association and Framework Consultant to EU COLEACP
•Member of the Board of Directors of TV3 Network Limited (2012-2015)
•Member, Board of the Centre for Local Government Advocacy, Ghana, September 2014 to date.
•Member of the National Mirror Committee for Cocoa – Ghana Standards Authority (May 2014 to date).
•Member of the National Codex Committee Ghana Standards Authority – (2011-Date)
Pioneering Policy & Advocacy
•Higher Education Reforms: Spearheaded initiatives integrating quality assurance, digital transformation, and leadership training across African universities.
•Consumer Protection & Policy Advisory: Played a key role in developing Ghana’s Consumer Protection Policy, contributing to governance frameworks for trade and industry.
•Strategic Consultancy: Worked with the European Union, DFID, and World Bank projects on capacity-building, quality enhancement, and leadership development.
Recognitions & Thought Leadership
Chairperson, African Network for Internationalization of Education (ANIE) (2019–Present)
🏆Immediate Past President, African Council for Distance Education (ACDE) (2021–2024)
🎤 Delivered the Prestigious Oxford University Sir David Watson Memorial Lecture (2019) at the Human Welfare Conference in June 2019
Key speaker at the Iconic Former Presidents of Nigeria His Excellency. Olusengun Obasanjo’s 85th Birthday Celebration Conference of. (https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/politics/what-goski-alabi-said-at-obasanjo-s-85th-birthday-in-abeokuta.html). She has spoken at several international level conferences, round tables and summits.
🏆 Awarded Africa’s Most Respected CEO (Education Category, 2021) in Dubai
📖 Author of seminal works including “Managing for Excellence in the 21st Century” & “Leadership Makes the Difference”
🌍 Founding Member of the World Digital Education Alliance (2024, Shanghai)
Prof. Alabi has audited top universities across Africa, led international accreditation reviews, and trained education leaders globally. She is a visionary in open and distance learning, digital education, and sustainable policy development, committed to shaping Africa’s future in higher education and leadership.